---
title: "Ya Boy Kongming!"
year: 2022
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/ya-boy-kongming-2022"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 138441
imdb_id: "tt15978212"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 12
runtime_minutes: 24
community_rating: 7.3
vote_count: 53
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# Ya Boy Kongming! (2022) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/ya-boy-kongming-2022

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Ya Boy Kongming! is a Japanese television series based on a manga written by Yuto Yotsuba and illustrated by Ryo Ogawa. The original manga was serialized on the Kodansha Comic Days website starting in December 2019. The television adaptation, which premiered in 2022, features voice acting performances by Kaede Hondo, Ryotaro Okiayu, Jun Fukushima, and Shogo Sakata. The narrative follows a military hero from the Three Kingdoms era who finds himself reincarnated in modern-day Shibuya. After spending his previous life engaged in constant warfare, the strategist wishes for a peaceful existence upon his deathbed. Instead of finding tranquility, he arrives in the heart of Tokyo’s nightlife. The series depicts his efforts to adapt to this new environment, where he eventually becomes a legend among the local party people while remaining dedicated to his goal of living in peace. The show explores how a brilliant historical strategist navigates the wild beats and social dynamics of a modern, party-centric culture.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A legendary ancient strategist is reborn into the vibrant nightlife of modern-day Tokyo."

### Why Watch
- unique premise
- creative clash of eras

### Caveats & Content Note
- niche premise
- fast-paced narrative
- Tone & Suitability: The series features themes of nightlife and party culture.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: musical, fish-out-of-water, whimsical, energetic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Hidive Amazon Channel | Hoopla | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Hidive Amazon Channel | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Hidive Amazon Channel | Hoopla | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Hidive Amazon Channel | None | Amazon Video |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (12 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 12
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (25%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 9 (75%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Kaede Hondo** as *Eiko Tsukimi (voice)*
- **Ryotaro Okiayu** as *Zhuge Kongming (voice)*
- **Jun Fukushima** as *Owner Kobayashi (voice)*
- **Shoya Chiba** as *Kabetaijin (voice)*
- **Hibiku Yamamura** as *Nanami Kuon (voice)*
- **Yasunori Masutani** as *Narrator (voice)*
- **Hayato Kaneko** as *Spectator (voice)*
- **Kazuki Miyagi** as *Sato (voice)*
- **Shogo Sakata** as *Junior high school student (voice)*
- **Saima Nakano** as *Spectator (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who is the protagonist?
The protagonist is a general and strategist from the Three Kingdoms era.

### Q: Where does the story take place?
The story is set in modern-day Tokyo.

### Q: What is the premise of the series?
A historical strategist is reborn into the present day and must adapt to modern party culture.

### Q: What is the tone of the show?
The show blends historical elements with a modern, musical atmosphere.

### Q: Is this a historical drama?
While it features a historical figure, the series is a fantasy set in the modern era.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Yahoo](https://www.yahoo.com/)
- [Ya Boy Kongming! - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ya_Boy_Kongming!)
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- [Ya Boy Kongming! (TV Series 2022) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15978212/)
- [Yale University](https://www.yale.edu/)
- [Watch Ya Boy Kongming! | Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/co-en/title/81593152)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*